Drill of the Week: The CAN Report

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By Forest Reeder

Progress reporting on the fireground during all phases of operations relays vital information between the Incident Commander (IC) and companies operating at the incident. Incident action plans are driven by the completion of tactical objectives. Conversely, If an objective cannot be completed, the IC needs to be advised so that the safety of crews operating can be evaluated and the tactical and strategic plan modified.

An easy way to answer or transmit a progress report is the CAN report. The C A N report stands for Conditions, Actions, Needs. By using this order model, the person giving the report easily identifies how well they are doing, the conditions they are facing, and any support or resource needs that they have.

Download this week’s firefighter training drill as a PDF HERE.

 

Forest Reeder began his fire service career in 1979. He currently serves as Battalion Chief / Director of Training & Safety with the Pleasantview (IL) Fire Protection District (www.plvw.org) and is the Director of Training for Southwest United Fire Districts (www.sufd.org). In these capacities, he is responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of in-service training activities as well as a full-service fire training academy program. Forest holds numerous Illinois fire service certifications and holds a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University.
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Drill of the Week: Progress Reports

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By Forest Reeder

Progress reporting and observing the progress (or the lack thereof) during an incident is a crucial part of ensuring safety and survival on the fireground. All members operating should be aware of the communications process and be cued into the visual observations that can be made at the incident. Each action and each radio transmission can indicate how well the incident is being managed and if it is being controlled.

Discuss each of these indicators of company progress and how it impacts or indicates the control of the incident. Review your department’s communication procedures during this training session.

Download this week’s firefighter training drill as a PDF HERE.

Forest Reeder began his fire service career in 1979. He currently serves as Battalion Chief / Director of Training & Safety with the Pleasantview (IL) Fire Protection District (www.plvw.org) and is the Director of Training for Southwest United Fire Districts (www.sufd.org). In these capacities, he is responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of in-service training activities as well as a full-service fire training academy program. Forest holds numerous Illinois fire service certifications and holds a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Lewis University.
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